Get around

See

Chaubatia Garden: Laden with fruit orchards especially apples are the perfect natural interlude. 10 km from Ranikhet town famous for fruit belt and the Fruit Research Centre.

Bhalu dam: a small artificial lake 3 km from the Chaubatia Garden.

Kalika golf links: 6 km on the road to Almora via Ghingharikhal. Famous mountain golf links maintained by the army. Also a Kali temple nearby.

Dwarahat: 38 km from Ranikhet, once been the principal seat of the Katyuri Rajas. Dwarahat is full of ancient sculptures.

Sitalakhet: 36 km (via Kathpuriya). Tarikhet 8 km. Khairna 22 km.

Do

1. Go to the golf course. Take your photo. The people around there will tell many Bolywood movies(including the famous Raja Hindustani) have been shooted there.

2. Go to the Jhula devi Temple. Drink fresh malta juice there

3. Have a walk around the small town in the evening.

4. See the Ganga Maya lake.

Buy

Check out the handloom/tweed setup in the old church nave, just off Somenath Dwar. You can see the weavers working rapidly (and noisily), and buy their stuff at the store in front.

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Chevron Rosement is 100 year old British summer house & best place to stay.

Dunagiri Retreat (www.dunagiri.com) is located 53km from Ranikhet, and a short distance from the village of Dwarahat. Nestled in the hills at 7400’ Dunagiri Retreat overlooks dramatic deep rural valleys and the Himalayas' cloud covered peaks. Accommodations at Dunagiri Retreat are comprised of two lovingly restored guesthouses located within expansive gardens. Dunagiri is intended for nature lovers who not only value peace, calmness and appreciate the natural grandeur of their surroundings, but who also hold great respect for the environment and local culture. Dunagiri offers reasonable rates, stylish accommodations, delicious local cuisine and the utmost in hospitality.